When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $4,200,000 – $4,850,000.

It was issued by Washington State Department of Commerce. The work is located in Olympia, Washington, United States.

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Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Olympia, Washington, United StatesPosted: October 9, 2026Deadline: November 20, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Washington Department of Commerce is seeking a contractor to implement the second round of its electric vehicle instant rebate program, specifically for used electric vehicles, for vulnerable populations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to do business in Washington or commit to becoming licensed within 30 days of selection
Must have experience implementing an incentive program that reduced purchase or lease costs for a minimum of 1,000 electric vehicles through instant rebates
Must own or have a license to use a digital platform for processing and approving rebates
Must be available for work in Washington

BUDGET

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$4,200,000 – $4,850,000

CONTRACT DURATION

6 months

TIMELINE

Issue Request for Proposals: October 9th, 2026

Question & Answer Period: October 9th to October 27th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: October 20th, 2026

Answers to Q&A posted: November 6th, 2026

Proposals due: November 20th, 2026

Evaluate proposals: November 21st to December 8th, 2026

Virtual presentations: December 9th to December 10th, 2026

Announce Apparent Successful Contractor: December 11th to December 16th, 2026

Negotiate contract: December 16th, 2026 to January 21st, 2027

Earliest contract signature: January 22nd, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 27, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Washington State Department of Commerce

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DESCRIPTION

The Washington Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals to implement Round 2 of the electric vehicle (EV) instant rebate program (WAEVIR2). The program aims to reduce the purchase or lease costs of used electric vehicles for individuals meeting the definition of vulnerable populations in RCW 70A.02.010. The contract period is tentatively scheduled from January 2027 through June 2027, with an option to extend through June 2029. The program is funded by a $4.85 million budget, with at least $4.2 million allocated for rebate reimbursements and no more than $650,000 for administrative tasks.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $4,200,000 – $4,850,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Washington State Department of Commerce. The work is located in Olympia, Washington, United States.

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